Controller

SUMMARY

The Controller works with the Director of Finance to foster the financial sustainability of the school within a culture of excellence, accountability, integrity, teamwork, and customer service while facilitating the management of the school’s financial resources. This person will be expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and customer services-oriented approach as a leader in the Business Office operations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant subject
2. Five to seven years of accounting and management experience preferred; experience working in independent schools or nonprofits (preferred)
3. Experience with Blackbaud Enterprise Solutions, including The Financial Edge accounting package, Tuition Management, and Raisers’ Edge development software is a plus
4. Knowledge of unique financial accounting and reporting requirements of nonprofit education institutions
5. Fluency in Microsoft Excel and Word and familiarity with database concepts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain congruency between the Board of Trustees approved mission statement and the management ofthe school’s business operations.
• Responsible for fostering the financial stewardship of the school by providing excellence in the Business Office department
• Responsible for superior financial management of school’s financial resources via accurate and timely financial reporting and accountingWork with all customers within the school (faculty, staff, families) to provide superior customer service
  relative to financial issues
• Work to create a positive working environment that inspires and motivates others, communicates effectively with others and foster an environment of respect and teamwork
• Write proficiently to communicate financial reports and other financial information
• Maintain the highest level of integrity in all aspects of the job
• Maintain, evaluate, and implement optimal and appropriate internal controls
• Communicate accounting policies and ensure compliance
• Use teamwork and creative thinking to solve problems and be solutions-oriented
• Champion initiatives to review and streamline accounting policies/processes
• Possess advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) and assist others with technology-based process improvements
• Excellent at multi-tasking and managing deadlines
• Create plans to meet departmental goals and objectives and monitor these plans to ensure success
• Supervise the daily operations of the Business Office Operations related to Accounts
• Payable and Accounts Receivable activity

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